A time-lapse photo of the night sky in a dark sky reserve in New Zealand. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI Sunshine Coast Council is moving forward with plans for a dark skies reserve in the hinterland with a draft light management plan. A dark sky reserve is a designated location whose clear night sky views are protected,…
A seal and pup crossing a road in New Zealand. Photo: NZ Department of Conservation Heads up to those driving around New Zealand (including tourists) – it’s seal silly season when young seals and sea lions are on the move and crossing roads. NZ’s Department of Conservation (DoC) and Waka Kotahi/NZ Transport Agency are running…
Ipswich is facing a massive funding shortfall from state and federal governments. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI Ipswich ratepayers are to be charged a $55 infrastructure levy to make up for a billion-dollar shortfall in state and government funding. The levy is a part of Ipswich City Council’s 2025-26 Budget which will be handed down on July…